In this live conversation, Chris Sampson (Kyiv-based journalist) sits down with Steven Hassan, one of the world’s leading experts on cults, mind control, and deprogramming.
They break down:
How cult thinking actually works
Why people fall into movements like MAGA or extremist groups
The psychology behind recruitment, “love bombing,” and identity control
Why arguing with facts often makes it worse
Practical ways to reach people trapped in ideological bubbles
Broadcasting from Ukraine during wartime, Sampson connects these ideas to information warfare, Russian propaganda, and real-world consequences.
This is not theory — it’s a survival guide for understanding how minds get captured in the modern era.
👉 Topics include:
The BITE model of authoritarian control
ISIS-style recruitment tactics applied to politics
How disinformation ecosystems operate
Why polarization is intentional
What actually works to break the cycle
📍 Live from Kyiv
📅 April 2026
🎙 Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap
